Saronic
Commissioning Engineer – Propulsion, Electrical, & Mechanical Systems
Franklin, LA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Apr 28, 2026
- Experience
- Senior-level marine engineering experience; no specific number of years stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- For U.S.-based roles, access to export-controlled information requires “U.S. Person” status, as defined by U.S. law.
About the job
Commission and support propulsion, electrical, mechanical, and other marine systems on autonomous surface vessels through testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational support.
What you'll do
- Oversee vessel-system commissioning, testing, and acceptance, including coordination with shipyards, vendors, and internal teams.
- Troubleshoot and maintain engines, water jets, and auxiliary systems; support vessels during production, testing, and underway operations.
- Provide technical guidance to vessel crews and develop maintenance schedules, processes, and procedures.
What they ask for
- Senior-level marine engineering experience; Chief Engineer or equivalent is strongly preferred, but a license is not required.
- Experience with Caterpillar, Cummins, Wärtsilä, Mitsubishi, or similar; waterjet propulsion experience.
- Independent troubleshooting ability, OEM certification or ability to obtain it, and experience with newbuild commissioning, vessel operations, and maintenance.
- Pass background check and USCG/DOT drug testing before onboarding; security clearance and eligibility required.
Nice to have
- Experience with autonomous or unmanned systems.
- Prior experience working with the DoD or other government agencies.
Tools
Caterpillar, Cummins, Wärtsilä, Mitsubishi
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